Job Description

Procurement and Logistics Specialist

We're seeking a Procurement and Logistics Specialist to join Open Ocean Robotics' manufacturing team. You will organize purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and supply chain relationships, bringing skills and experience to help our manufacturing effort making small robotic boats.

Are you passionate about improving organization, procurement, supply chain and logistics? Are you eager and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment with multiple work streams? Are you willing to lead initiatives and work independently? Are you motivated by a passion for learning, and care for the ocean, climate, and the planet's well-being? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications that reflect diversity in thinking, and background as we continue develop our culture of inclusiveness for all.

Core Responsibilities

• Work with the manufacturing team to implement effective processes and systems
• Be an active voice for continuous improvement in a rapidly evolving environment,
• Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements,
• Request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and/or agreements,
• Track orders to ensure timely deliveries from suppliers/vendors,
• Monitor supplier/vendor performance and resolve issues,
• Evaluate supplier/vendor quality standards and establish trusted relationships,
• Plan deliveries and shipments based on production and/or operations schedules,
• Prepare shipping documents including Bills of Lading and Dangerous Goods statements,
• Discover cost-effective shipping modes and schedules,

• Coordinate our supply chain procedures to maximize quality of delivery
• Maintain updated records of orders, suppliers, and customers
• Oversee the levels of our warehouse stock and place orders as needed

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role,
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies to balance company needs and limits,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Atlassian applications, and Slack,
• Proficiency with purchasing and resource planning systems (ERP, MRP, LPM) preferred,
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Quality Management experience preferred,

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain management or similar field preferred,
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills,
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills,
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently,
• Willingness to learn and tenacity to finish what you start,

• Good at working with a diverse group of people & building team culture.

Conditions:

This is a full-time permanent position based in Victoria, B.C. available for immediate start. Open Ocean Robotics does not sponsor work visas.

Benefits

Open Ocean Robotics provides competitive compensation, stock options, and benefits. The benefits plan includes extended healthcare coverage, prescription drug plan, dental benefits and life insurance. The stock option plan makes you an owner in Open Ocean Robotics, benefiting from the growth that you will help drive.

Application process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter via our career website We thank all applicants for their interest and time. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.

COVID considerations:

As we continue to strengthen our team, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure our hiring and working practices are safe. This includes video-conference interviews and condensed onsite interviews.

About Open Ocean Robotics

If you dream of exploring remote worlds using advanced robotic technologies, we'll take you there.

Operating on oceans around the world from Victoria BC, Open Ocean Robotics is a rapidly growing startup transforming how we understand our oceans through better data. We are leaders in solar-powered autonomous boats, also called uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), that voyage inhospitable ocean environments for multi-month missions to monitor oceans. Combined with advanced sensors and data analytics and producing no greenhouse gases or risk of oil spills, we offer a safer, more effective and affordable way of gaining ocean insights. We are transforming how we study, protect and utilize our oceans, and helping to build an ocean IoT.

We're driven by a pioneering spirit to push boundaries and make the seemingly impossible possible. Together, we can achieve that goal, growing our team of highly skilled people and offering you the opportunity to tackle big challenges with solutions that make a difference.